Do you have trouble giving your pets their medications? These tips may help.
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Medication Tips For Your Pet
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Is My Dog Fat Or Is It A Thyroid Problem?
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Wondering why your dog is packing on the pounds? A thyroid problem may be responsible for the weight gain.
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Best Pet Costumes
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Are you thinking about buying a Halloween costume for your pet? These guidelines will help you choose the ideal disguise for your furry friend.
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Pets and Newborns
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Are you worried about how your pet may react to your new baby? These tips will help your pet adjust to life with a newborn.
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Proper Ear Care for Pets
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Video Games and Your Pet
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Did you know that your pet can play video games too? Explore the advantages and drawbacks of this new technology.
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Can I Leave My Pet in the Car?
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Not sure if you should leave your pet in the car? The answer to this question is always the same.
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Lost Pets
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Has your pet wriggled their way through the fence or dashed out the front door? When searching for your lost pet, make sure you include these steps in your hunt.
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Should You Leave Your Cat Alone for a Long Weekend?
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So you have a trip planned for the weekend, but what should you do with your cat? Learn how to best care for your cat while you're away.
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Flea and Tick Season
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Summer Grooming Tips
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Want to keep your pet cool and comfortable this summer? A few changes to your normal grooming routine can help.
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Tips for Traveling With Your Pet
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Do you dread hitting the road with your pet? These tips may make the trip more comfortable and enjoyable for you both.
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6 Questions to Ask At Your Senior Pet's Next Check Up
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Want to keep your senior pet healthy and happy? Ask these six questions at your pet's next check up.
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Pet Clothes: A Fashion Statement or a Necessity?
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There is nothing cuter than a pet in a colorful sweater, but do our furry friends really need to wear clothing? Although clothing is not a necessity for every pet, some animals benefit from a little extra protection during cold or damp days. Others enjoy wearing festive clothing during holidays or other
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Put Some Teeth Into Your Pet’s Dental Care
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According to the American Animal Hospital Association, nearly two-thirds of pets suffer from dental problems because their owners do not provide dental care for them. Imagine what would happen to your own teeth if they were never brushed or examined by a dentist. The same thing can happen with your pet’s
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Is a Wet Nose a Sign of a Healthy Pet?
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Have you ever heard that a wet nose is a sign that your pet is healthy? Although that's often the case, it's not always true. A moist nose can benefit your pet in several ways, but it doesn't necessarily guarantee good health. How Does a Wet Nose Help My Pet? Have you ever been woken at 5 a.m. by a cold,
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Obesity and Diabetes in Pets
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Keep Your Pets Calm During the Holiday Season with These Tips
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Although the holidays may be an exciting time of the year for you, your pets may find the festivities a little overwhelming. Even normally well-behaved pets can experience a little anxiety when their usual routines are disrupted. These tips will help you ensure that your furry friends truly enjoy the
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Pet Hearing Loss
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Many of the same health problems that affect us, including hearing loss, also affect our pets. Fortunately, most pets adapt very well to the disability with a little help from their owners. What Causes Hearing Loss in Pets? Some pets are born deaf or hard of hearing, while others develop hearing loss
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5 Common Myths About Pets
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3 Reasons Why Your Pet Could Be Coughing
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How Safe is Your Dog’s Food?
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Over the last several years, numerous dog food brands and treats have been recalled for chemical contamination or Salmonella. This last summer many dog food brands were recalled due to Salmonella; all were manufactured in a Diamond Pet Foods plant in Gaston, South Carolina, USA. This plant makes many
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Wellness Coloring Book
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Picking the Right Pet, Welcome Your New Pet Home, Pets Need Proper Grooming, Feed Your Pet a Good Diet, Training Your Pet, Pets Love to Play!, and Pets Can Get Sick Just Like You.
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Caring for Dogs with Wrinkles
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Can My Pet Get Depressed?
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Does My Pet Dream?
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Are humans the only mammals who dream? Find out if your pet experiences dreams and nightmares.
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Bloat in Dogs
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Why is My Dog Vomiting?
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Even healthy dogs vomit from time to time. Find out what causes the common health problem.
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Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs
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There are an increasing number of cases of dogs getting sick from ingesting a common sugar substitute, xylitol. This substance causes no problems in people, but in dogs it can cause wild fluctuations in blood sugar, often leading to a severe hypoglycemia. It can also cause liver failure. Xylitol is
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Xylitol Food Additive Harmful to Household Pets
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People love sweets and so do many dogs. In fact, some dogs love their family's sweet treats and sneak bites of it when the humans aren't looking. You or your children probably also share goodies with your family pet. Many sweets are made with the substance called xylitol. Xylitol is used to manufacture
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The Truth behind K-9's and Chocolate
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We have all heard people say things such as "Don't give your dog chocolate, it will kill him!" or "Even a small amount of chocolate will kill a dog." Fortunately for all cabinet opening dogs out there, the truth to the chocolate rumors lies somewhere between the chilling truth in the refrigerator and
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Rabies- Not a Disease of the Past
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Did you ever think that your pet's rabies vaccination wasn't all that important? Did you know that if your cat or dog is not current on its rabies vaccination, and a stray or wild animal bites your pet, the County Health Department can, and will, demand that the pet be euthanized or strictly quarantined
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Pretty Poisonous Plants
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We all enjoy flowers, whether in a vase in our house or in our gardens. We enjoy the multitude of bright colors and the fragrant odor they give us. But there can be a dangerous aspect to some of our favorite plants. The list of poisonous plants is very long, but this will give you information about some
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Plants That Are Poisonous to Pets
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Pets are incredibly curious creatures who are not above snacking on anything that interests them. When that snack is a plant, problems can occur. Many plants are poisonous if eaten and can cause symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to death. Below is a list of some of the most common plants that sicken
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Marijuana Toxicity in Pets
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Imagine your concern if you came home to find your dog unable to walk, unresponsive, or in a coma. This is becoming more common as marijuana begins to lose its illicit status, at least in some areas of the world. As the decriminalization and even legalization of marijuana has occurred, cases of toxicity
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